SPORTS | Learning from the greats

Calling all future baseball stars: If you want to learn the fundamentals of the game from some of the best teachers out there, check out the Free Youth Baseball Clinic on July 25. The clinic will teach kids ages 6-16 how to throw, catch, hit and more, while stressing the importance of education and positive decisions. It’s one of 100 such clinics being held across the nation by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. Teachers include several former professional ball players like Ron Kittle, Bill Madlock, Pat Perry and more. Kids should bring a glove if they have one. Every kid who participates will get a free ticket to the July 25 Springfield Sliders game against Quincy. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. the day of the event, or you can register early online at www.baseballalumni.com.